2024:20 Why Is China Getting So Rich?
The David McWilliams Podcast
Economic growth and women's participation in the workforce
Men's honor in some cultures depends on female seclusion, leading to women staying at home despite economic opportunities due to fear of stigma. However, in some countries where female earnings increase and there is economic growth, women join the workforce. This trend has been observed in East Asia, where as female earnings rose, more women joined the workforce, contributing to the region's success.
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